Chapter 149: A Congratulatory Gift from the Emperor’s Grandson

Qingshui Hutong is not a very spacious street. If it were not for the tranquility and tranquility of the big house located here, Emperor Yongle Zhu Di would never have given such a place to the British Duke Zhang Fu.

Compared with the spacious streets at the gates of other Dukes and Princes' Mansion, the gate of the British Duke's Mansion in Qingshui Hutong has only allowed two carriages to enter and exit opposite each other. Fortunately, this is in line with Zhang Fu's low-key habit, and it did not cause any trouble in the past. However,

The past has returned to the past, and today is today. When Zhang Yue and his father came back from riding horses with their entourage, they found that the carriages in front of Qingshui Hutong were jammed in the entire alley, and they couldn't get in!

Good fortune comes from the right, misfortune never comes alone, but now the British Duke's family is experiencing great happiness - although Zhang Zhuo and Zhang Yue are not strictly speaking from the British Duke, Zhang Fu and Mrs. Wang both see it this way, and others naturally

Even more so - the news of the happy news of the Heavenly King's wife a few days ago alarmed the Zhao Palace and the Anyang Palace, followed closely by the palace and the family members of countless princes and uncles. If Mrs. Gu hadn't stood in the way, these various visitors would not only

Mrs. Wang was determined not to be disturbed as soon as she stepped through the threshold of the mansion. Who knew that a few days had passed, but now there seemed to be more and more people.

Zhang Yue looked at the turbulent traffic and muttered, then clicked his tongue and said: "Are those all here to visit my uncle?"

"Not necessarily, it's possible that I'm here for you." Zhang Zhuo glanced at his son meaningfully. Seeing the disbelief on Zhang Yue's face, he laughed, "I'm just joking, everyone is here for the British father-in-law."

I just value you a lot, but you’re not such a hot commodity. Since it’s not easy to get around here, let’s take a detour and use the back door!”

The group of people galloped from the other side to the back door. However, unexpectedly, there was also a lively scene here. Unlike the various luxurious carriages and famous horses coming in and out of Qingshui Hutong, the people coming in and out here were all over the place.

Women dressed in silk and satin came in cars and sedans. At first glance, they were servants from wealthy families. Zhang Yue dismounted with his father in a puzzled mood, and ordered Liansheng and Lianhu to lead the horses in, and planned to enter through the back door.

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"Oh, Master Shu and Master Yue are back!"

Inside the back door were all the old servants of the British government, but the person who spoke at this time was an old woman. Zhang Yue took a closer look and saw that it was Zhang Fu's wet nurse Yang, so he couldn't be rude and hurriedly stepped forward.

He smiled and called "Mama Yang". This sound was normal at first, but it attracted several servant girls who had just walked in the door to turn around and look at him. Some of their looks made him feel terrified.

Zhang Zhuo saw the opportunity quickly, said hello to Mr. Yang, picked up Zhang Yue and hurried inside. The man's footsteps were already faster than the woman's, and he got rid of those behind him in a few turns.

Entering the corridor leading to Gu's upper room, he just let go of his grasping hand and said with a half-smile: "If you get entangled with those women, you won't be able to get away for a while. Fortunately, they are not there yet."

I know the news that you won the second-class Jinshi. Otherwise, it would be difficult for me to drag you away. After all, even if your auntie is pregnant and gives birth to Lin'er in ten months, it will take you who knows how many years until marriage."

Thinking of the eyes of those people just now, Zhang Yue suddenly realized that they were looking at his uncle! Although he believed that his grandmother and parents would not be as shallow as Feng Lan, let alone like cattle and sheep waiting to be sold.

Marriage. But he was always a little uneasy, so he took a few steps forward and asked.

"Dad, what do you think about that matter?"

"What's that? What's the matter?" Zhang Zhuo looked at his son with an unusually funny look. When he saw him looking at him confidently, he coughed lightly and said, "Don't worry, your aunt and eldest sister have already reported back."

I went to the old lady and said that the fourth Miss of the Meng family and the Miss of the Du family were the most suitable. Every other family would politely refuse. Your mother and I only have one son, and the old lady is now optimistic about your grandson. This important matter of marriage will definitely not be taken lightly.

.But don’t be too impatient, you have to catch up with me before it’s your turn.”

Seeing his father say this, he walked forward with a smile. Zhang Yue suddenly became angry. It was clearly Mrs. Zhang Qingwang and his grandmother and parents who were anxious all along. At this moment, his father actually comforted him not to be too anxious?

The father and son arrived at Gu's underground room, but the room was already full of people. Those who announced the good news were indeed very fast. They came to the door to congratulate Zhang Zhuo and Zhang Yue half an hour before Zhang Yue came back, followed closely by the guests of each house.

There were also people who came to congratulate her. In addition to the guests at the front door who came to give gifts to the pregnant Mrs. Wang, the threshold of the British Duke's mansion was almost crossed today.

Mrs. Gu was sitting on the kang on the right side, with a smile on her face. It was a great joy to win the Jinshi. It was even more joy to be ranked in the second place as she expected. So she was too lazy to deal with it.

Those visitors outside who were full of flattery, simply let their second daughter-in-law, Dongfangshi, see them instead. They were waiting here for their son and grandson who were also admitted to the imperial examination. However, at this moment, looking at Zhang Zhuo and Zhang Yue, she had a thousand words to say.

In the end, it turned into some serious instructions.

"Tomorrow is the Golden Palace Chuanlu. You go to bed early tonight and have a good meal tomorrow morning. This Chuanlun will not end in an instant, and it is in front of the imperial court, where hundreds of officials are gathered. If there is anything wrong, it will be a failure.

It's hard to predict the future of this ritual crime. Fortunately, Brother Yue has met the emperor three times, so he won't have stage fright, but third brother, you have to be more careful."

Zhang Zhuo opened his mouth and was about to say something. Unexpectedly, Mrs. Gu frowned and immediately decided to wait for Zhang Fu to come back in the evening and give him some instructions on how to meet the emperor. Zhang Yue was watching the great battle from the side.

I couldn't help but think of the first time I met Zhu Di, and then I thought of Zhu Zhanji, who was a few years older than me but already knew the way of giving kindness. However, just as this thought flashed through my mind, there was someone outside the door.

The news was passed, and a steward's wife came in hurriedly.

"Old lady, there's... there's someone giving gifts outside, it's..." The steward's wife used to be an extremely shrewd and neat person, but now she stuttered a little, and she felt better after taking a deep breath, "

It was the emperor's grandson who sent someone to bring the Four Treasures of the Study, saying that Master He Yue is the second best in high school!"

This news immediately shocked everyone in the room. Not to mention Zhang Yue, even Mrs. Gu stood up. Her second-grade concubine's imperial title was originally due to Zhang Fu's request for favor.

, so even if Zhang Xin was demoted, it did not damage her title. During these days living in the British palace, because she was the elder and Mrs. Wang was pregnant. She often met with the female relatives of each family in the small flower hall. If there was a prince,

Mrs. Bo’s visit was in the Great Flower Hall. However, what will happen this time?

"Third brother, you take Brother Yue to the Wuying Hall ahead to meet the guests. Let Rongshan know and ask him to accompany you. He is the housekeeper and is usually well-informed. With him, nothing will happen.

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This house was originally the residence of Zhu Di when he was King of Yan. It was quite luxurious according to the regulations. As early as the beginning of his northern tour, he had thought of giving this place to the British Duke Zhang Fu, so he had the original main hall demolished.

It was built separately, so this Wuying Hall can be regarded as a genuine imperial building. At this time, the eunuch Huang who was ordered to step into Wuying Hall immediately had a bright smile on his face - if not for anything else, if he did not represent the emperor

Grandson, he cannot enter this Wuying Hall.

With his father here, Zhang Yue, the official master, naturally had no choice but to serve on one side. Fortunately, the eunuch Huang did not pretend to be pretentious, and spoke extremely straightforwardly. He is said to be the four treasures of the study, but in fact, compared to the land sent by others, Zhu Zhanji is not as good as others.

Not valuable - the inkstone is not a Duan inkstone, the ink is not an Hui ink, the pen is not a wolf brush, and the paper is not a gold and silver painting. However, looking at these four gifts, Zhang Yue couldn't help but think of the time Zhu Zhanji gave them to him at the gate of Gongyuan.

umbrella. Suddenly my heart moved.

Seeing that the yellow eunuch was about to leave, he hurriedly said: "My father-in-law, please be patient. I still have something to return to the emperor's grandson."

He didn't have time to explain to his father, so he quickly whispered instructions to Rongshan who was standing on the other side. As expected, the eunuch Huang stopped with a smile and was not anxious at all, until Rongshan who hurried out came back holding two oil-paper umbrellas.

He was startled just now and felt very strange.

This Yue Ruo expressed his gratitude for the emperor's grandson's kindness. It would not be surprising to give him a gift in return, but what's going on with this oil-paper umbrella?

"Eunuch Huang, this is a gift from the emperor's grandson at the gate of Gongyuan. Thanks to these two oil-paper umbrellas, we, father and son, were protected from the wind and rain that day. Please take it back to the emperor's grandson and give it to the emperor on your behalf.

Let me tell you, it is better to provide help in times of need than to add icing on the cake. I remember everything I did before and dare not forget it. These four treasures of the study are very useful. I will carry them with me wherever I go in the future."

Eunuch Huang originally thought that Zhang Yue would write some kind of written post in return. But he didn't expect that he would come up with words like this. He had stayed in the palace for most of his life, and if it was a post, he would not be able to read the Chinese characters. But he would naturally understand the words.

, and you will understand most of it after careful consideration. So, when Zhang Yue personally sent him out of the British palace, and then gave him a string of nanmu fragrant beads in a familiar manner, he accepted it without hesitation with a smile.

I felt in my heart that this young man was knowledgeable and knowledgeable.

So, when he returned to Changchun Palace and paid the errand to Zhu Zhanji, he repeated Zhang Yue's words in detail, without adding a word or subtracting a word. When Zhu Zhanji asked what the other party said,

When asked about the reaction of the Four Treasures of the Study, he pondered for a moment and then said with an idea: "The Zhang family and his son were very surprised for a while when they saw it, but the villain looked at Zhang Yue and seemed to be a little surprised. Anyway, it is the emperor."

The grandson's reward is a great honor to them."

Zhu Zhanji didn't pay attention. Eunuch Huang said that Zhang Yue was surprised, and he immediately laughed. Looking at the two oil-paper umbrellas that were specially sent back, his heart became brighter and clearer.
Chapter completed!